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Arts & Entertainment

9 viral queer moments of 2025: From Nicki's right turn, to the 'Funeral Stud'

Here are the top moments in queer culture that took over everyone's timeline at some point this year.

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News

Grindr’s 2024 in review from tops to bottoms and from daddy culture to Charli XCX

The gay hookup app has some sexy data on its users. Check it out.

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Arts & Entertainment

How this queer writer held space for Wicked, Challengers, Love Lies Bleeding, and more in 2024

The viral holding space moment with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande was just one of dozens of interviews in which queer journalist Tracy E. Gilchrist held space with actors, artists, and activists in 2024.
Watch 15 videos of LGBTQ+ protestors making clowns of ICE
News

Watch 15 videos of LGBTQ+ and ally protestors making clowns of ICE

In 2025, fighting ICE looks less like shouting and more like meme-making, marching, and mothering.

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Love and Sex

What is 'The Bird Theory' and does it work for LGBTQ+ couples, too?

Queer dating and relationship experts weigh in on how this theory works for us.

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Exclusives

Ashlee Marie Preston on What’s Next for Black Trans Americans

The activist and media personality is blazing a trail, and has no plans for slowing down.  

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Media

Tweet on the Struggle of Growing Up Queer Goes Viral

Alexander Leon has shared a message that thousands have resonated with.

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Arts & Entertainment

Lil Nas X Calls Out the Music Industry's Treatment of Queer Artists

The out rapper says LGBTQ+ artists are expected to "sanitize" their sexuality.

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Arts & Entertainment

10 of the sexiest music videos that gagged everyone in 2025

These celebrities brought the sex appeal in their steamy videos this year.

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People

Pentatonix's Scott Hoying Shares His Favorite Moments From Wedding With Mark Manio

The Pentatonix frontman is opening up on the best day of his life with The Advocate.
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News

This queer TikTok star helps LGBTQ+ singles find love — and chaos — online

“It can be chaotic, funny, and unpredictable, but it’s also full of warmth, connection, and real vulnerability!”

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News

It Gets Better Project changes name amid challenging landscape for LGBTQ+ youth (exclusive)

With a new name and website, the organization adapts its mission to offer broader support for LGBTQ+ youth, navigating challenges and expanding its reach across America.

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News

Gavin Newsom accidentally crashes wedding of 'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' stars

Haley Drexler and Pilar Dizon were posing for wedding photos outside San Francisco City Hall when Gavin Newsom happened to walk by.

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World

Chinese Ad Featuring Gay Couple Challenges Country's Taboos

A commercial from an e-commerce subsidiary of Alibaba is showing a progressive vision of the Chinese New Year.

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Music

Laura Dern Song Gets Gayer With Dance Remix Benefiting LGBTQ Charity

Dance the night away with the club remix of an anthem to a gay icon.

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News

Trump can't have 'Defying Gravity' or 'holding space,' says queer media's Tracy E. Gilchrist

The viral journalist criticized the White House's use of "Defying Gravity" and "holding space" to celebrate ICE deportations.

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Out 100

Out100 2024: How are Sheryl Lee Ralph, Orville Peck holding space?

The honorees on this year's Out100 red carpet celebrate being in queer media.

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Youth

Gay Tennessee Teen Crowned Homecoming Royalty in Gold Dress

A photograph of the newly crowned Brandon Allen went viral after it was posted by White Station High School.

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Exclusives

Jill Gutowitz on Excavating Sapphic Pop Culture in Girls Can Kiss Now

The social commentator and Taylor Swift aficionado chats with The Advocate about diving into lesbian pop culture in her funny and affecting memoir. 
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Music

Sara Bareilles Celebrates Her LGBTQ+ Anthem 'Brave' a Decade After Its Release

“‘Brave’ has had a really unique journey through the world,” says Bareilles.

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television

Drag Race's Tamisha Iman Is No 'Microwave' Drag Queen

The seasoned entertainer shares lessons from her career -- and spills the tea on that fight with Kandy Muse.